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Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1887-03-08
NORTH CHRISTIAN.

sCRoFToN, March G.-Mr. Mcdley
Cansler and Miss Amelia Smith came
here Friday anu took the train for
Springfield, Tenn, where they were
consolidated in the holy bonds OF
matrimony. They are both In their
teens yet. May they be equal to the
task they have undertaken and when
they have reached their majority and
take retrospective view of by-gone
days, wo trust they will look upon
their marriage as the brightest Epoch
of their lives.
Chewing gum parties are the latest
thing in the way of entertainments
In our town just now.
Lewis Rice, our genial and gener-
GUS hearted artist, entertained a num-
Der of his friends Wednesday even
ing.
Quite nice dance was given at
Bowling's Hall Friday night.
Miss Mary Rogers, of your city, is
visiting Misses Lenora and Julia
Long here.
X. j. Ensminger has moved into
the Foster house.
Mr.. Want and wife, of Madisonville,
have rented aud moved into the j. j.
Nixon store house, where they will
open full line of millinery goods.
Mr.. Geo. Atkinson and Miss Drake
were married at the residence of Mr..
John Faughander to-day. We have
known the groom from our earliest
recollection, and if he ever did his
fellow man wrong we never knew
1t. The bride is as pretty as her hus-
band is good, aud suffice to say that
wherever you find beauty you will
find a good woman. No man could
think his wife good unless he thought
her pretty, and we wish for them
many years Of happiness.
Joe Crandall rendered his resigna-
ton as superintendent of the Union
Sunday School here to-day, and V.
c. Clark was elected to fill the va
cancy.
.. S. Taylor and John Haskins
came up from White Plains Saturday
and spent Sunday here with friends.
Let the good work for turppikes
go on until we have pixies on all pub
lie roads in the county. Buck.
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1887-03-08
Wives! MotheraI DAUGHTERS

BE YOUR OWN PHYSICIAN
A lady who for years suffered tor.
ments worse than death forom Uter-
inc Troubles, Prolapsus, Leucorrhoea,
Snpprcssions, &c. so common among
our Wives, Mothers and Daughters
and had despared ofbeing cured, fin
ally found remedies which completes
ly cured her, after all else had failed.
Any lady can nse the remedies and
cure herself without being subjected
to a medical examination. From
gratitude she will send FREE receipts.
Treatise and full directions sealed.
Address with stamp.) Mrs. w. c..
HOLMES, 65S Broadway, N. Y. CName
paperl
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1887-03-08


Delegates from about so countic
held an alleged convention at Louis
vile last week and put out state
ticket of the so-called Prohibition
party. The following are the nomi.
nees:
Governor, Fountain I. Fox, OF
Louisville; Lieutenant Governor
VIM. L. Gordon, of Hopkins; Audi
Tor, Dr. a. L. Henderson, of Carter
Treasurer, r. X. Dyas, of Grant; At
torney General, Josiah w. Harris, of
Paducah; Superintendent of Public
Instruction, ID. w. Stevenson, of
Bracken; Register of the Land Office,
James I. Barbee, of Barren.
So far as we have heard, Christian
county was not represented, although
1t is a prohibition county. It is not
likely that the ticket put out will re-
ceive corporal's guard of votes IN
this county, as there is no prohibition
party" here. The prohibitlonists
belong to all parties and regard the
issue as a moral question In no way
connected with politics. The few
cold wator apostles who are vainly
trying to make party in Kentucky
to capture offices, will meet with no
encouragement amongst the sensible
voters of Christian county. But I'll
a prohibitory state hw is wanted,
Christian will honor a sight draft for
5000 votes In favor of II.
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1887-03-08

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Consumption Cured.

An old physician, retired from practice, hav.
ing had placed in his hands by an East Indii
missionary the formula Of simple vegetable
remedy for the speedy and permanent cure o
Consumption, Bronchitis, Catarrh, Asthmi
and all throat and Lung Affections, also posi-
tive and radical cure for Nervous Debility ant
all Nervous Complaints, after having tested ii
wonderful curative powers in thousands o
cases, has felt It his duty to make 1t known t
his suffering fellows. Actuated by this motive
and n desire to relieve human suffering, will
send free OF charge, to all who desire it, this re
cipe, In German, French or English, with full
directions for preparing and using. Sent BY
mail by addressing with stamp, naming thi
paper, W. A. NoYEs, l4s Powers Block, Roches
ter, N. Y.
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1887-03-08

But -four of the Presidents nomi-
nations made during the session were
rejected by the Senate. One of those
was the negro Matthews, appointed
Recorder of Deeds at Washington,
T'rotter, the second negro nominated
for the same Office, was confirmed
Quite a list Of appointments remain.
ed Enacted on and therefore died
when the session ended.
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1887-03-08

The 10th Congress adjourned at
noon on the 4th inst, and there will
be no extra session. Most of the APP
preparation bills were passed, but the
River and Harbor bill failed of en-
actment. There was a tremendous
rush during the closing days, one
quarter Of the business of the entire
session being put through during the
last week or ten DAYS,
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1887-03-08


The following from an exchange
would indicate that our next Cover
nor sometimes allows himself to drop
into humor:
Gen. s. D. Buckner was here Tues
day. Some one asked him while
here If this was his first visit to Mt.
Vernon. lie said no, that he passed
through this place rather hurriedly
in 1852, slightly in advance of Gen.
Buell..
We may take occasion to remark
here that he will also pass through
the next state convention "slightly
in advance"
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1887-03-08
KELLY.

KELLY, Mar. .-Died-March 3rd,
1887, Mr.. John p. Wilson, of Kelly
Station. A good man, a consistent
member of the Methodist church and
a Christian. lie lived out the al
loited three score and ten years and a
little over, then the Master called him
from his bed of suffering and babe
him enter into rest. And while the
weary body sleeps in peace we believe
the ransomed soul is rejoicing in
eternal glory. The companion Of his
joys and sorrows, his loving wife, is
left behind in sorrowing and lonely
widowhood, but to her is left rover
ed memory and sweet hope that at
their next meeting there will be no
separating. She has the heartfelt
sympathy of the entire community.
SLOW sweet to think that on our eyes,
lovelier chime shall yet arise;
That we shall awake from sorrows dream
Beside pure and living stream.r
A little girl of Mr.. George Lacy's
fell from pile of railroad ties on last
Tuesday evening and broke her arm.
Dr. Moore set the fractured limb and
il is now doing well, although it is
feared the arm will always be stiff as
the end of the bone is broken off al
the elbow.
S. IL. Myers, Esq, returned here
this morning from Gallatin Tenn.
with fine jack for which he paid
$500. The animal was rather Gu.
riosity TO our citizens, who mover saw
such a large one before. Mr.. Myers
claims him to be the largest in Ken.
lucky.
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1887-03-08

The people of Washington were
very much averse TO having an i'm
ported negro appointed Recorder of
deeds. Last week Trotter, colored
man from Ohio, was confirmed after
two nominations of Matthews, also
colored, had been rejected ythe Sem
ate. When this was announced a
Washington brass band went to the
White House and serenaded the Pres
ident by playing four times the tune
There's New Coon in Town To-
day."
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1887-03-08

Miss Annie Barker, aged u years,
committed suicide by taking Trough
Rats" near Louisville, Sunday,
because her afllanced husband, Adam
Bauer, failed to come TO time and
marry her three days before, that be-
ing the time set for the wedding.
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1887-03-08

Jno. S. Howell hung himself in his
barn, near Bowling Green, but was
discovered and cut down before life
was extinct.
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1887-03-08

President Cleveland has been at
the helm for two years. He has turn
ed out good many rascals but, "still
there are more to follow"
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1887-03-08
TURNPIKE FACTS FOR FARM.


An opportunity for securing first
class permanent wagon-roads ovei
which crops can be hauled TO market
without interruption of weather
every week in the year, is now pre-.
sented to the people of Christian
county.
1t is an opportunity, unparalleled in
the history of any other county in
the State, for its large hearted liberal
ity, to secure good roads, for which
thecounty has been clamoring, with
out avail, for thirty years. LII these days
of feyerish speculations and booms
when men are making one hundred
and two hundred per cent on their
mining and town lot Investments,
how many capitalists have offered to
construct, on such terms as we have
offered us, lasting improvement of
universal use and benefit, for the good
of a distant community?
RAILROAD CHARGES VS.. TURNPIKE
TOLLS.
The following table shows the COM
paratiye cost of sending hogshead
of tobacco from Herndon TO Clarks-
vile by rail, and from Herndon to
Hopkinsville by turnpike:
BY RAILROAD.
Team one day, for hsulinE hogshead OF
1000 lbs. 10 station. 49,. 80 90
Freight on hogshead 10 Clarksville. ..... 2 so
Drayage from GAINESVILLE depot TO ware
Round trip fare for farmer, 10 miles q 3
Freight on merchandise brought on return 90
s. 30
BY TURNPIKE.
Team ono day to Hopkinsyille and return 50 90
Freight on merchandise brought back by
wagon :....,............-......... W
rare Tor SELF OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. W
s. 20
This shows difference of 1920 In
favor of the turnpike from Herndon
to Hopkinsville.
II the planter stops over, for the
night at a hotel in Clarksvillc his ex-
penses will be increased at least $500,
making a total expense of $40 20, or
a difference of $50 for the trip in
favor Of the turnpike.
FARM ROLLING STOCK.
Every farmer has from $3.50 to ST.
200 invested in teams and wagons. II
is important that he shall be able to
use his teams for crop transportation
on the public roads when he cannot
use them on his farm. This saving
Is as much part of his profit as the
price of his wheat or tobacco crop.
II bad roads and mud holes prevent |
ais teams from travelling, his loss
amounts to from SO to sl2 for every
die day, according to the number of
his teams.
When the roads are so bad as to
;ause injury and damage tohis mules
ind wagons, another heavy loss is
upon him.
If bad roads delay the delivery of
lis crops SO that he cannot take adj
'antage of a good market or fill his
contracts for delivery, he must suf-
'er heavy losses from this source al
70.
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1887-03-08

In Owen county George Montgom-
cry shot and instantly killed his cous-
sin, Miss Iona Kitson, because she
refused to marry him, Monday.
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1887-03-08

Judge r. ]. Breckenridge, Treas. of
the Knights ofHonor, has compro-
missed the default of about $4,000 by
paying $4,000, in full Of all demands
at Louisville.
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1887-03-08

The Indiana Legislature is ready
TO adjourn to-day and Green Smith
is still acting as Lieutenant Govern
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1887-03-08

The Louisville Medical College
graduated Ga young doctors last week.
The first honor was won by M. Col
Inns, of Kentucky.
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1887-03-08

Bob Ingersoll is recovering from
his throat affection, which was
thought 10 be fatal.
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1887-03-08

Rev. Henry Warde Beecher was
stricken with appoplexy Saturday
morning and is In dying condition.
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1887-03-08

The aggregate Of the appropriation
bills passed by Congress is about
$250,O00,0OO.
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1887-03-08

Col. Barry Taylor, brother in
law of Col. Thos. L. Jones, died at
Georgetown after lingering illness.
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1887-03-08

A. ]. Reed, City Attorney of Rich
mond, is an applicant for the position
. Of associate Justice of Idaho.
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1887-03-08

Chas. Blanford and Dave Murray
are candidates for the Legislature in
Breckenridge county.
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1887-03-08

A farmer in the South of this coun-
ty contracted to deliver all his crop
of 5000 bushels of wheat at one of the
Hopkinsville Touring mills within
thirty days, at $l.O7yS per bushel.
lie delivered one load, when the
weather rendered the roads impass-
able, and before he was able to full
fill his contract wheat had dropped
to 80 cents and he lost 1886 in one
season, solely on account of i'm
passAble roads.
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1887-03-08

In Christian county. The road laws
are heavy burden upon farmers
aud often call them and their hands
from important work on the farm, Ia
work on the highways with little oil
no benefit.
ITS FRUITS.
The Court of Claims appropriated
about 5000 annually to dig bitches,
drain ponds, build culverts and
bridges and fill mud holes; aggregat-
ing for the past fifteen years $4,000
At six per cent. interest, annually
compounded, these sums would reach
the enormous total, by the present
time, of $4,000. II the present ex-
pensive policy of road-patching be
continued for five years more the ex-
penditure and interest added, will
have swelled to total of more than
slS0,000; sum sufficient to construct
eighty-1ve miles of first-class turn
pixies. Road-patching does not pay.
True, these appropriations have
built some valuable bridges. They
have not been wholly thrown away.
The County Court has donej just what
the people have asked it to do. But
very large sums OF money and
taxation might have been saved If
the subject had been well understood.
Let us profit by our experience.
INCREASE OF WEALTH.
There are, 1t is estimated, $4,000
acres of land in this county which
would be increased in value 50 so an
acre, on an average. This increased
value would add 1887, 900 to the coun-
TVS wealth, in the cash value Of the
farms affected by the improvement.
1t is not to the point to object that
the land will produce no more after
the turnpikes have been made than
before. Their increased value is
found in the fact that the farmer can
haul his crops to market more quick
ly and cheaply than before. If this
were not well known fact, turnpike
lands would not sell for better prices
than mud-road lands, as they always
do. Turnpike lands also bring more
money when they are sold for divis-
ion among heirs. Lands are always
worth what they will command in
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1887-03-08
A SOCIAL DUTY.

1t is a crime against ones family tC
oppose the construction ofgood roads
A miser has no more right TO hinder
his wife and children from freely en-.
joying the precious privileges Of
church, school and social intercourse
by barricading them at home by bad
roads, when he has a chance to get
good ones, than he has 10 conflne
them in his hog-pen or stable. Good
roads are as much woman's right in
civilized society, as good houses, good
clothes and good food.
$4,000 READY MONEY.
The payment of $4,000 in small
amounts to laborers on turnpikes
during the next eight months, will
greatly enliven trade of every kind
in this county. Fifty thousand dol
lars of this sum will come from New
York. 1t will not come here at all il
moss-backs and narrow-minded men
should battle the aim Of our enter
prising, enlightened and liberal farm
ers and merchants. No man of the
least public spirit would repel from
Christian county this large and time
ly addition TO her ready money.
TRANSPORTATION.
1t is said that Competition is the
life Of trade" and SO the public want
competition. But transportation is
trade itself. If transportation be not
freely provided, trade is destroyed 10
the extent of the interruption. Rob-
ert Bonner's stable of horses, which
is valued at several hundred thousand
dollars, wonld not be worth copper
If the horses were locked up so tight
,ly in their stalls that they could new
er get out.
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1887-03-08
HIGH AUTHORITY.

Chambers Encyclopedia treating
of wagon roads says: "Roads form
primary element in the material
advancement of nation, being essen
tial to the development of the coun-
try. Canals and railways have. no
doubt, superseded, to some extent,
the common highways; still these re-
tain their Importance, were it only as
essential aurilidries."
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1887-03-08

The street-car drivers of Covington
are on strike.
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1887-03-08
PEDIGREE.

haywood was aired by Illackwood. ~. raooyd
2115, he bYBlnckweod, he by Belmont Rh vWood
dam was by Chieftain, he 6y CLARK CHIEF. M,
second dam waa BY EdwinForesf. his third dam
Wa py Memprlno Chief. His fourth dam WA
taken many premiums In Kentucky.
HENRY I1rnxIAr
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1887-03-08
TOBACCO SALES.

Sales by Hancock, Fraser & Rags.
dale, Feb. % and March 2, of 24s
hhds. as follows:
L .-...I ...l -. H. 4. e
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1887-03-08

ii. P. Cooper is candidate for the
Legislature in Marion county.
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1887-03-08

The moss-backs and constitutional
hair-splitters pretend to be in favor
of public improvements, but always
invent some excuse for opposing
them. lift is proposed to build pixies
by subscription they object on the
ground that turnpikes yield no div
idend. If 1t is proposed to build turn
pixies by county appropriation they
object on the ground that such works
should be left to private enterprise.
And If private enterprise undertakes
the work they cry out that it is unjust
and unconstitutional to make persons
who travel on the highways pay toll.
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1887-03-08
EXCUSES.


A moss-back can find as many ex-
cnses for not paying one penny to
make good roads, either in the shape
of stock subscription, tax, or toll, as
the devil can suggest excuses to a
man for not being honest. The only
condition on which he is willing TO
accept public improvements, whether
in the shape Of good roads, schools or
churches, is that his neighbors shall
pay for them aud let him enjoy them
free Of cost. The moss-back is the
Great Kentucky Dead-head.
BAD SYSTEM.
eatt
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1887-03-08
HAULING CROPS.

Farmers living within twelve miles
ofLouisyille or Nashville never dream
ofsendipg their ordinary crops to
market by rail, even though the rail-
road passes close by their door.
They find II better and cheaper to
employ the rolling-stock which they
always have on their farms.
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1887-03-08

Turnpikes will relieve the county
of tho heavy expenses of constructing
and repairing bridges and culverts.
SAVING TOLL.
Transfers can reduce their tolls
nearly one third by using broad tires
on their wagon wheels. A few extra
pounds of tobacco or bushels of wheat
or corn willpay all the tolls for a large
farm,
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1887-03-08

There Is praclIcally no road syslem
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1887-04-07
Another Art Craze.

The latest art work among ladies is
known as the French Craze" foI
decorating china, glassware, etc. Ii
is something entirely 1leC, aud is both
profitable and fascinating. 1t is very
popular in New York, Boston and
other Eastern cities. To ladies desir-
ing to learn the Art, we will send an
elegant china PLAGUE tsize Is inches,)
handsomely decorated, for model, to.
gether with a box of material, 100
colored designs assorted in flowers,
animals, soldiers, landscapes, ETC..
complete with full instructions, upon
receipt of only Sl.00. The PLAGUE
alone is worth more than the amount
charged. To every lady ordering this
outfit who encloses the address of five
other ladies interested in Art matters,
to whom We can mail our new cata-
logue of Art Goods, we will enclose
extra and without charge, a beautiful
80 inch. gold-tinted PLAGUE.
Address. The EMPIRE News Co., SYRIA
cuse. n. Y. AZ
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1887-04-07
Bargain in Music.

This Favorite Album of Songs and
Ballads, containing thirty-twO pieces
of choice and popular music, full sheet
music size, with complete words and
music piano accompaniment is finely
printed on heavy paper with a very
attractive cover. The following are
the titles of the songs and ballads con-
tanned in the FavOrate Album:-As I'd
Nothing Else to Do; The Dear old
Songs of Home; Mother Watch the
Little feet; Oh, you Pretty Blue-eyed
Witch; Blue Eyes, Katy's Letter; The
Passing Bell; | Saw Esau Kissing Kate;
Won't You Tell Ne Why, Robin; The
Old Garden Gate; Down Below the
Waving Lindens; Faded Leaves; All
Among the Summer Roses; Touch the
Harp Gently, My pretty Louise; L
really don't think | shall Marry;
Dreaming of Home; The old Cottage
Clock; Across the Sea; A Year Ago;
Bachelors Hall; Ruth and L; Good
Night; One Happy Year Ago; Jennie
in the Orchard; The Old Barn Gate;
Jacks Farewell; Polly; Whisper in
the Twilight. This is very fine collec-
ton of real vocal gems, and gotten up
in very handsome style. Published
in the usual way and bought at a music
store, these 80 pieces would cost you
SlI.20. We bought job lot of this
music at great sacrifice and as the
holidays are past, we desire to close
out our stock at once. Will send you
the entire collection well wrapped
and post paid for only 40cts. Send
Immediately.
Address THE EMPIRE News Co., SYRIA
cuse. n. Y. As
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1887-04-07
Astonishing Success.

1t is the duty of every person who
has used Boschee'S German Syrup to
lett wonderful qualities be known to
their friends in curing Consumption,
severe Coughs, Group, Asthma, Pneu-
monia, and in fact all throat and lung
diseases. No person can use 1T with
out immediate relief. Three doses
will relieve any case, and we consider
it the duty of all Druggists to recon-
mend it to the poor, dying consump-
tive, at least to try one bottle, as 80,-
600 dozen bottles were sold last year,
and no one case where it failed was re-
ported. Such medicine as the Ger
man Syrup cannot be to widely known.
Ask your Druggists about it. Sample
bottles to try, sold at 10 cents. Regu-
lar size, IS cents. Sold by all Drug
gistS and Dealers, in the United States
and Canada. cow